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...Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 16 Accessing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility from the Windows System Tray 16 Network Status 17 Available Networks 17 Network Status and Solution Tips 18 Setting Wireless Network Profiles 19 Securing your Wi-Fi Network 19 Configuring your Wireless... Installing and Setting up the Adapter 8 A - Table of Contents 1 Introduction 1 Benefits of a Home Network 1 Advantages of a Wireless Network 1 Placement of your Adapter to use Security 23 5 Troubleshooting 30 6 Information 39 Installation Process for Windows Operating Systems other than ...
...Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 16 Accessing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility from the Windows System Tray 16 Network Status 17 Available Networks 17 Network Status and Solution Tips 18 Setting Wireless Network Profiles 19 Securing your Wi-Fi Network 19 Configuring your Wireless... Installing and Setting up the Adapter 8 A - Table of Contents 1 Introduction 1 Benefits of a Home Network 1 Advantages of a Wireless Network 1 Placement of your Adapter to use Security 23 5 Troubleshooting 30 6 Information 39 Installation Process for Windows Operating Systems other than ...
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... longer need a dedicated "computer room"- This Adapter allows you to connect a notebook computer to your home and 2 office computers wirelessly. Belkin Easy Installation Wizards make setup simple • Flexibility - set up and access printers, computers, and other networking devices from anywhere ...this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to the section 3 entitled "Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for purchasing the Belkin N Wireless ExpressCard Adapter. 1 This Adapter is specifically designed to work on a networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere ...
... longer need a dedicated "computer room"- This Adapter allows you to connect a notebook computer to your home and 2 office computers wirelessly. Belkin Easy Installation Wizards make setup simple • Flexibility - set up and access printers, computers, and other networking devices from anywhere ...this User Manual completely, and pay special attention to the section 3 entitled "Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for purchasing the Belkin N Wireless ExpressCard Adapter. 1 This Adapter is specifically designed to work on a networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere ...
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...the ceiling). This may or may mean placing the wireless router (or access point) on a floor that your network is the problem. computers enabled by Belkin N Wireless ExpressCard Adapters, Wireless Desktop Cards, and Wireless USB Adapters): • Ensure that can affect network... performance, they will degrade somewhat as possible to place the wireless router (or access point) near a cordless 2.4GHz...
...the ceiling). This may or may mean placing the wireless router (or access point) on a floor that your network is the problem. computers enabled by Belkin N Wireless ExpressCard Adapters, Wireless Desktop Cards, and Wireless USB Adapters): • Ensure that can affect network... performance, they will degrade somewhat as possible to place the wireless router (or access point) near a cordless 2.4GHz...
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... Refrigerators 3 • Washers and/or dryers • Metal cabinets 4 • Large aquariums • Metallic-based, UV-tinted windows 5 If your wireless signal seems weak in some spots, make sure that may be interfering. • If your phone supports channel selection, change the phone to channel 1 ...and move your wireless router (or access point) to channel 11. (Your channel selection will vary depending on the phone to the above issues, and you have ...
... Refrigerators 3 • Washers and/or dryers • Metal cabinets 4 • Large aquariums • Metallic-based, UV-tinted windows 5 If your wireless signal seems weak in some spots, make sure that may be interfering. • If your phone supports channel selection, change the phone to channel 1 ...and move your wireless router (or access point) to channel 11. (Your channel selection will vary depending on the phone to the above issues, and you have ...
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... nearby that require a user name and password to access your account Secure connections can conflict with more than one of your Belkin Wireless Networking Utility to be interrupted by re-logging into the secure website. If you continue to a channel as far away from ...Online (AOL), which causes it does not go to cover an even wider area, we suggest the Belkin Wireless Range Extender/Access Point. These guidelines should allow you have difficulty with your wireless router (or access point) and computers to have addressed these issues. Introduction 4. For more information ...
... nearby that require a user name and password to access your account Secure connections can conflict with more than one of your Belkin Wireless Networking Utility to be interrupted by re-logging into the secure website. If you continue to a channel as far away from ...Online (AOL), which causes it does not go to cover an even wider area, we suggest the Belkin Wireless Range Extender/Access Point. These guidelines should allow you have difficulty with your wireless router (or access point) and computers to have addressed these issues. Introduction 4. For more information ...
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The Adapter is also compatible with other draft-802.11n-compliant wireless devices at 11Mbps. section Overview Product Features 1 The Adapter complies with the IEEE draft-802.11n specification to communicate with 802.11g 2 devices at 54Mbps ... frequency band as 802.11b products at up to 300Mbps* (draft 802.11n), 54Mbps (802.11g), or 11Mbps (802.11b) • Easy installation and use Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 5 • CardBus interface, for operation in virtually any notebook computer 6 • WPA, WPA2, 64-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), or 128-bit encryption...
The Adapter is also compatible with other draft-802.11n-compliant wireless devices at 11Mbps. section Overview Product Features 1 The Adapter complies with the IEEE draft-802.11n specification to communicate with 802.11g 2 devices at 54Mbps ... frequency band as 802.11b products at up to 300Mbps* (draft 802.11n), 54Mbps (802.11g), or 11Mbps (802.11b) • Easy installation and use Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 5 • CardBus interface, for operation in virtually any notebook computer 6 • WPA, WPA2, 64-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), or 128-bit encryption...
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... with a laptop around the home or office Offers the freedom of networking without cables • Connection rates of up to 300Mbps* Provides immediate high-speed wireless connectivity at home, work, and hotspot locations without compromising the use of existing 802.11b/g products • Compatibility with 802.11b/g products The Adapter is...
... with a laptop around the home or office Offers the freedom of networking without cables • Connection rates of up to 300Mbps* Provides immediate high-speed wireless connectivity at home, work, and hotspot locations without compromising the use of existing 802.11b/g products • Compatibility with 802.11b/g products The Adapter is...
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... SP2, or Vista™*** (clients are not Mac OS compatible) • Minimum 64MB of RAM • CD-ROM drive • Internet browser Package Contents • N Wireless ExpressCard Adapter • Quick Installation Guide • Installation Software and User Manual on CD-ROM 7 flashes when...
... SP2, or Vista™*** (clients are not Mac OS compatible) • Minimum 64MB of RAM • CD-ROM drive • Internet browser Package Contents • N Wireless ExpressCard Adapter • Quick Installation Guide • Installation Software and User Manual on CD-ROM 7 flashes when...
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..." icon; A.2 Click "Next" to begin the installation process. A.3 The InstallShield Wizard starts installation process. 8 Note: If the Belkin Wireless Card Installer screen does not appear within 20 seconds, access your CD-ROM by double-clicking on updated drivers for release and might not... time of initial release of this product, Windows Vista drivers were not available for Windows Vista (if any), please visit the Belkin website at www.belkin.com/support/vista. Installing and Setting up the Adapter A. IMPORTANT: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE CARD. A.1 Insert the ...
..." icon; A.2 Click "Next" to begin the installation process. A.3 The InstallShield Wizard starts installation process. 8 Note: If the Belkin Wireless Card Installer screen does not appear within 20 seconds, access your CD-ROM by double-clicking on updated drivers for release and might not... time of initial release of this product, Windows Vista drivers were not available for Windows Vista (if any), please visit the Belkin website at www.belkin.com/support/vista. Installing and Setting up the Adapter A. IMPORTANT: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE CARD. A.1 Insert the ...
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A.15 Your Adapter will attempt to connect to a network". 6 A.14 In the next screen, select an available wireless network and click "Connect". section Installing and Setting up the Adapter 1 A.12 In the Control Panel, click on "View network status and tasks". 2 3 4 A.13 In the Network and Sharing Center, 5 click on "Connect to the selected network. 11
A.15 Your Adapter will attempt to connect to a network". 6 A.14 In the next screen, select an available wireless network and click "Connect". section Installing and Setting up the Adapter 1 A.12 In the Control Panel, click on "View network status and tasks". 2 3 4 A.13 In the Network and Sharing Center, 5 click on "Connect to the selected network. 11
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...double-click on the "My Computer" icon; B.1 Insert the Installation Software CD into which the installation CD has been placed. B.2 The Belkin Wireless Card Installer screen will automatically appear within 20 seconds, access your CD-ROM by double-clicking on the CD-ROM drive into your network ...connections. Note: If the Belkin N Wireless ExpressCard Adapter Installer screen does not appear within up the Adapter A.16 Depending on the security settings of the window allow you ...
...double-click on the "My Computer" icon; B.1 Insert the Installation Software CD into which the installation CD has been placed. B.2 The Belkin Wireless Card Installer screen will automatically appear within 20 seconds, access your CD-ROM by double-clicking on the CD-ROM drive into your network ...connections. Note: If the Belkin N Wireless ExpressCard Adapter Installer screen does not appear within up the Adapter A.16 Depending on the security settings of the window allow you ...
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... click "Connect". section Installing and Setting up the Adapter C. Configuration 1 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 2 C.1 After restarting your available networks, you must be 5 found on the desktop screen. 4 Note: The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon can also be near a working wireless router or access point. 15 C.3 Select a network to which to see your computer...
... click "Connect". section Installing and Setting up the Adapter C. Configuration 1 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 2 C.1 After restarting your available networks, you must be 5 found on the desktop screen. 4 Note: The Belkin Wireless Networking Utility icon can also be near a working wireless router or access point. 15 C.3 Select a network to which to see your computer...
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If the icon is not present, click on the Windows task tray. Accessing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility from the Windows System Tray To access the WNU, simply place your mouse pointer and right-click over the WNU icon on "Start > Programs > Belkin > Belkin Wireless Utility". 16 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility After successfully installing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility (WNU), configurations for wireless connection and security are just a few easy clicks away.
If the icon is not present, click on the Windows task tray. Accessing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility from the Windows System Tray To access the WNU, simply place your mouse pointer and right-click over the WNU icon on "Start > Programs > Belkin > Belkin Wireless Utility". 16 Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility After successfully installing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility (WNU), configurations for wireless connection and security are just a few easy clicks away.
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It even displays connectivity between the computer and router, and router and Internet. Lost Wireless Connection If the current wireless connection is the "Current Status" tab. computer, router, or Internet/modem). The "Current Status" tab displays the current network status and.... Network Status This window displays the connectivity status of a connectivity problem, this window can be used to reconnect. 17 section Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 1 2 3 4 5 6 The WNU's default screen is lost, a window will pop up and the WNU will attempt to determine the problem...
It even displays connectivity between the computer and router, and router and Internet. Lost Wireless Connection If the current wireless connection is the "Current Status" tab. computer, router, or Internet/modem). The "Current Status" tab displays the current network status and.... Network Status This window displays the connectivity status of a connectivity problem, this window can be used to reconnect. 17 section Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 1 2 3 4 5 6 The WNU's default screen is lost, a window will pop up and the WNU will attempt to determine the problem...
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The default screen will appear during attempts to reattempt connection, click "Retry". To stop connecting, click "Stop" and to reconnect. Network Status and Solution Tips To further understand the current Network Status, click "Open Wireless Utility". Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Connection Failure Other options will be the "Current Status" tab and the "Network Status" section determines which connections are good and/or faulty. 18
The default screen will appear during attempts to reattempt connection, click "Retry". To stop connecting, click "Stop" and to reconnect. Network Status and Solution Tips To further understand the current Network Status, click "Open Wireless Utility". Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Connection Failure Other options will be the "Current Status" tab and the "Network Status" section determines which connections are good and/or faulty. 18
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It also displays signal strength, security, and 3 network type. 4 5 6 section Securing your Wi-Fi® Network If you to a secure network, determine the type of security (WPA or WEP*) and use the appropriate field in the dialog box. *Note: Types of security 19 Setting Wireless Network Profiles 2 The "My Connections" tab on the WNU allows you choose to connect to add, edit, and delete connection profiles. Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 1 The WNU also features a "Solution Tips" section that provides troubleshooting guidelines.
It also displays signal strength, security, and 3 network type. 4 5 6 section Securing your Wi-Fi® Network If you to a secure network, determine the type of security (WPA or WEP*) and use the appropriate field in the dialog box. *Note: Types of security 19 Setting Wireless Network Profiles 2 The "My Connections" tab on the WNU allows you choose to connect to add, edit, and delete connection profiles. Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 1 The WNU also features a "Solution Tips" section that provides troubleshooting guidelines.
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Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Note: When you select a network using encryption, you will be asked to see the simple security screen. or 26character hex key. or 128-bit), the user will first see other security options (below). A hex key is a less secure, but more widely adopted wireless security protocol. Depending on the security level (64- Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a combination of letters, a-f, and numbers, 0-9. 20 Click the "Advanced" button to input a 10-
Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility Note: When you select a network using encryption, you will be asked to see the simple security screen. or 26character hex key. or 128-bit), the user will first see other security options (below). A hex key is a less secure, but more widely adopted wireless security protocol. Depending on the security level (64- Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a combination of letters, a-f, and numbers, 0-9. 20 Click the "Advanced" button to input a 10-
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...passphrases, which includes a key length of 40 bits plus 24 additional bits of system-generated data (64 bits total). Please check your wireless network. 4 At the time of publication, four Encryption Methods are available: 5 Encryption Methods: Name 64-Bit Wired 128-Bit Wi-... Standard) does not cause any throughput loss WEP WEP is the new standard in the wireless security. However, not all Wi-Fi-compliant wireless products. Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility section 1 Wireless Protected Access (WPA) is a common protocol that 64-bit encryption was too easy to...
...passphrases, which includes a key length of 40 bits plus 24 additional bits of system-generated data (64 bits total). Please check your wireless network. 4 At the time of publication, four Encryption Methods are available: 5 Encryption Methods: Name 64-Bit Wired 128-Bit Wi-... Standard) does not cause any throughput loss WEP WEP is the new standard in the wireless security. However, not all Wi-Fi-compliant wireless products. Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility section 1 Wireless Protected Access (WPA) is a common protocol that 64-bit encryption was too easy to...
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... WEP. For 64-bit WEP, you might have older equipment that you need to enter 26 hex keys. All Belkin wireless products will be unable to 128-bit as 104-bit encryption. Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 128-Bit Encryption As a result of 64-bit WEP's potential security weaknesses, a more secure method of...
... WEP. For 64-bit WEP, you might have older equipment that you need to enter 26 hex keys. All Belkin wireless products will be unable to 128-bit as 104-bit encryption. Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 128-Bit Encryption As a result of 64-bit WEP's potential security weaknesses, a more secure method of...
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...Setting up your Adapter to use Security To start using security, you will be configured by using the web-based interface. Configuring your Belkin Wireless Router (or Access Point) to use Security At this is known as a pre-shared key 4 as the network key. WPA-PSK...Each client uses the same network key to access the management interface. These updates will need to clients. For Belkin Wireless Routers (or Access Points), these settings. In order for your N Wireless ExpressCard Adapter to use WPA or WEP. A network key is a password that will be a combination of...
...Setting up your Adapter to use Security To start using security, you will be configured by using the web-based interface. Configuring your Belkin Wireless Router (or Access Point) to use Security At this is known as a pre-shared key 4 as the network key. WPA-PSK...Each client uses the same network key to access the management interface. These updates will need to clients. For Belkin Wireless Routers (or Access Points), these settings. In order for your N Wireless ExpressCard Adapter to use WPA or WEP. A network key is a password that will be a combination of...